A recent study, currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server, is among the first to reveal the presence of antibodies against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in colostrum and to demonstrate elevated cytokine levels in colostrum from women exposed to the virus. Current recommendations endorse breastfeeding for mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2, a
Month: January 2021
Why some places don’t allow food, we have no idea. But we know how to fix this unfair rule. Whether you want to bring snacks into the cinema or class, we got your back. You’ll finally be able to enjoy your favorite treats and satisfy your hunger anywhere! To begin, you’ll learn how to hide
One question that continues to remain unanswered during the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been why is there a distinctive hit-and-miss pattern when it comes to severe disease? An interesting new study that appears on the medRxiv* preprint server pinpoints one highly relevant risk factor: the state of the oral and gut microbiomes.
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Laid-back breastfeeding, natural breastfeeding position, or biological nurturing is a semi-reclined position to nurse a baby. Babies’ natural feeding reflexes are stimulated in this feeding position, and they try to latch correctly. You may try various feeding positions to find the most convenient one for you and your baby. Laid-back
Dry winter months call for a bathtime routine that takes extra special care to protect your newborn’s skin barrier. Your baby’s oh-so-fresh skin is actually super delicate—it’s up to 30 percent thinner than an adult’s skin and it loses moisture quickly. This is especially true in the dry winter months when the humidity level drops
2021 is finally here, and if you’re like me you’re trying to find small ways to improve your long, hard days. I’ve found that making small beauty upgrades makes me feel beautiful, and at times even productive. If I don’t do anything for myself for the day (because you know, kids rule my life), I’m
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg now suggest a possible cure for children with hard-to-treat forms of neuroblastoma using a new combination of drugs. In a new study in the journal Cancer Research, they describe how a two small molecule-based drug combination likely inhibit the tumor’s growth. Neuroblastoma is the most common form of childhood
A paper written by Arash Shaban-Nejad, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor, and Nariman Ammar, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow, both at the Center for Biomedical Informatics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was recently published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research – Medical Informatics. The paper discussed how
ROMANTIC DIYs FOR A PERFECT VALENTINE’S DAY Valentine’s Day is coming, and let’s make it special! Today, we prepared for you a lot of adorable ideas for kids and adults in order to spend this day marvelously! It’s a good chance to show your nearest and dearest how much you love them. The first craft
A team of renowned scientific experts has joined forces from across the world to help fight the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which hold the key to beating the deadly pandemic and releasing countries from debilitating lockdown restrictions. Together they have created a unique online guide, published today and led by the University
Sweden was one of only a few countries that kept preschools, primary and lower secondary schools open during the spring of the pandemic year of 2020. So far, little research has been done on the risk of children being seriously affected by COVID-19 when the schools were open. A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE If your child hasn’t been sleeping well, you might be looking for solutions to help them relax and sleep peacefully. One such solution could be using a weighted blanket, which is considered effective in helping kids and even adults sleep well. These blankets appear similar to a regular blanket but
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Changes in sleep patterns area common phenomenon in infancy. But, sometimes, these changes can be too troublesome for the baby and the parents. Parents may receive friends and family recommendations to add rice cereal in the milk bottle during such times. It is believed that rice cereal thickens formula and
Ever wonder why your child does certain things, as though by instinct? Here are some primitive reflexes your little one has already developed. It’s a moment captured on countless cameras: You touch your newborn baby’s tiny palm and he grasps onto your finger with surprising strength, like he intends to never let you go. Maybe
Babies and asymptomatic cases account for up to half of COVID-19 infections in the under-five age group, which has implications for vaccination programs, a new UNSW study has found. A systematic review and meta-analysis of international COVID-19 literature, led by UNSW Sydney, has confirmed that while children under five years old were likely to recover
There is growing evidence to support the hypothesis that there is a neurodevelopmental component to the late-onset neurodegeneration occurring in the brain of huntingtin gene (HTT gene) mutation carriers, and that this increased susceptibility to brain cell death begins during childhood. Experts discuss the evidence that the HTT gene mutation affects brain and body growth
Dry winter months call for a bathtime routine that takes extra special care of your newborn’s delicate skin. Your baby’s oh-so-fresh skin is actually super delicate—it’s up to 30 percent thinner than an adult’s skin and it loses moisture quickly. This is especially true in the dry winter months when the humidity level drops and
The first day of school is a mix of new experiences for most kids, but Phoenix Washington*’s introduction to kindergarten in suburban Massachusetts left them with an all-too-familiar feeling: the feeling of not belonging. From being asked to sit boy/girl/boy/girl on the carpet to gendered washroom choices, Phoenix (now 12) felt “just really tired of
Some people spend tons of money on kitchen appliances than don’t really work and just look fancy, but today we’re going to show you several that we’ve tried and actually work. They make life so much easier when it comes to cooking and serving food. We’re sure you’ll find something you like, so click play
As children undergo treatment for cancer, they may miss school and risk falling behind in their education. An analysis published in Pyscho-Oncology has examined the educational support programs provided to children with cancer. The analysis looked at several different peer programs, teacher programs, and school re-entry programs. School re-entry programs appeared to provide a promising